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Shannon Corcoran Britten, G '98

Current Position: Elementary School Counselor, Galway School Distrcit. This is my 11th year in my school district.Past experiences: I filled a couple of maternity leaves (elementary and middle school) prior to getting this full-time position.

What I value about my Saint Rose education

I have always appreciated the numerous opportunities we had to reflect on our own lives and experiences of the past and present. This is something I continue to do on a daily basis. I also value the emphasis placed on theories. At the time I remember feeling overwhelmed learning about them all and didn't really have a connection to any one in particular. Then once I got a job I was able to really connect to to certain theorists and see how effective they can be in practice. I have carried over some of the principles of these theories into my everyday life as well.

What advice do you have for current or future students?

Take advantage of any professional development opportunities that are available. The needs of our students are constantly changing, so it is important to stay current on how to support these changing needs.